Finding the Third Proportional to 197,710 and 306,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,710 and 306,396 is: 474,829.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,710 : 306,396 = 306,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,710/306,396 = 306,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,710x = 306,396 × 306,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,710x = 93,878,508,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,878,508,816/197,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,829.34
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